yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] petesimon:
google services (gapps)

Could you give more detail? As soon as I get my digital hands on a recent root rom update, I plan to do that. I looked in my /system/app folder and saw GoogleServicesFramework.apk and some other base-system apps, but in a proper device we should see a LOT more services' related apk files. If you got root access already, I suppose you have to manually copy a collection of "gapps" to /system and or different folders. :confused: I can't post links now, but please search for "how to install google apps gapps" or something with that meaning, and after that you can download the right gapps collection for your android version from goo . im / gapps

(remove spaces ^_^ )

For instance my head unit has android 2.3.7 so I may get the gapps file " CyanogenMod 7.1-2.x 2.3.5-7 20110828 " ... but there is no "Accounts" options under Settings menu so I wonder if we could ever sign in and sync online data :rolleyes:

Youtube installs, but not properly, and possibly only from an old apk file like I did -- meaning "error has occurred" message shows often and you are unable to sign in or track subscriptions blah blah. :eek:
[Android Head-Units] jakejm79:
The option is already built into the existing framework and since the settings menu is device specific just adding accountsandsync.apk (or whatever it is called) wont get you the option in the menu. Just use a third party app like synker to adjust these settings, this has already been discussed in this (and other) threads.
[Android Head-Units] doggy101:
which device do you have?, the I802 has a small reset hole on the front.

I got the same prblem when i installed another launcher
[Android Head-Units] Reconboy:
I used the Root zip file here on this Thread, which reverted my version of 2.3.7 to 2.3.4 . I can install Gmail (latest version) to the device with no issues at all. However, If I use a GB version of Gapps from CyanogenMod and drop those files in to the /System/Apps folder the system freaks out which I am guessing is due to the different Google Services Frame Work.

Google has released the Google Services APK in the play store but because Google Services Frame Work is needed for the OS, if I kill it , it immediately starts back up. So I thought in theory that if I download the APK and drop it to the /System/Apps folder it would be pushed on its own. From testing it , it appears that Google made some changes with this new version so the system does not try to load it (Guessing because its a totally different frame work?)

Like I said before though, IF I can get this new Services installed, then all latest versions of Gcal, Youtube, Hangouts or what ever should install with out the errors.
[Android Head-Units] petesimon:
take efeaqua

Well, I see... I searched for related keywords in this ouku thread and found some informative posts. See post #1212 and #1215.

( put the forum web address before the slash )

/showpost.php?p=43545976&postcount=1212

/showpost.php?p=43545976&postcount=1215

Also search & read other threads or posts about this gapps topic. I suppose there has been solutions found for other generic/chinese devices and kindle fire without google apps or framework. For example, I quickly found these... I guess I could find more with different key words. but unsure if they solve the issue with this radio.

/showthread.php?t=1482894

/showthread.php?t=1626513

/showthread.php?t=1401486

...just some ideas...

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ah by the way. Did anyone else open the case and determine how to do something useful with a mod like an add-on serial or USB cable? (well, I'm not talking about the LEDs here).

I opened the case and looked inside. sshhhh. don't tell hi5wholesale ;) Model is "TH881", with what seems to be 8GB nand flash internal storage because internal SD-card capacity is 5.7GB total and app capacity is about another 1 GB. The yellow warranty seal was already nicely cut. There appears to be a kind of motherboard at the bottom with the audio amplifier, radio tuner, bluetooth mini module etc, and a sort of Freescale module board on top 1/4 the size of the "motherboard". The DVD/CD player floats above all that, and there is quite a bit of logic circuitry in the disc player as if it could almost operate itself without the "motherboard". I wish there were more DRAM chips or at least open slots for 1024 MB RAM! haha. I'm not a hardware geek and I'm clumsy taking things apart and capturing close-up photos of small items, but I noticed some possibly usable connections, if you are willing to solder & add stuff onto the board. I attached some photos. I post more photos to imgur (remove spaces if needed). > http://imgur.com/a/eHXGr/embed

-cheers
[Android Head-Units] talds_alouds:
Hi guys,

Great thread - It's so hard getting technical information out of these ebay guys because their English is so broken.

I bought this one from Pumpkin_cool

www ebay com/itm/2-Din-Android-Car-Stereo-DVD-Player-GPS-Ipod-DVBT-TV-VW-Golf-5-6-Passat-Tiguan-/181124913921

Now, he said that this is pure Android 4.0. I gather that 'pure android' means that it runs Android and Android only. This runs the Windows CE and then runs Android when I hit the nav button. From there I can then use the apps however:

The Phone app doesn't work (only works in Windows CE)

The time in Android always goes back to 11am when I turn on the car (but time in CE stays current)

When I launch iGO app (from within Android), it doesn't keep previously saved settings such as language.

Some settings (such as icon placement) in Android don't save. Sometimes icons are in the position I left them last, and other times they're not, and I'll have to put them back.

Does this sound right to people? Does Pure Andoid mean Android, and Android only?

I was hoping for one like Jake Bullit got

Any help would be great - I now want to return it.
[Android Head-Units] kaween:
Well, if the device was sold to you as "Pure Android", no WinCE should come in play. Nowhere.

What you got is a typical dual OS that runs Android as "task" if you will. You didn't get what was promised, and till today, I haven't seen a true "pure android" with anything else than a 2.3 (or sometimes a 2.2).

I'd try to return it as soon as possible if I was in your position. But in all honesty, on the ebay page, it's very clearly stated that the device is a dual OS device running Android and WinCE 6 (technical info at the bottom) and I can't see a claim about it being a pure android device there...
[Android Head-Units] talds_alouds:
Yeah fair call - I figure the below is enough evidence for paypal to give me a refund though?

(When I say 'this one' I'm referring to the link which is going the ebay item which was the one I bought).

Dear Talds_Alouds,

hi,dear friend,

thanks for your message

they are the same item,but expensive one has Digital tv function

they are both Pure Andriod item,the item is very cool

welcome your order

any assistance,please contact me any time

Regards

mary

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Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 10:21:43 -0700

From: <email address removed per ebay policy>

To: <email address removed per ebay policy>

Subject: 有�物品的��: cataldo2142 就 2 Din Android Car Stereo DVD Player GPS Ipod DVBT TV VW Golf 5 6 Passat Tiguan，���181124913921 的物品寄出�息

Dear pumpkin_cool,

Hi, Do you have a video of this?

I'm looking at either this one, or www ebay com/itm/InDash-Car-Radio-CD-DVD-MP3-GPS-Player-Pure-Android-2-3-3G-WIFI-F-VW-Passat-Golf-/170913157521?pt=US_Video_In_Dash_Units_w_GPS&hash=item27cb37d191

Which one is better? $499 looks very fast. Is this unit as fast or faster? What's the difference between the two?

- Talds_alouds

2 Din Android Car Stereo DVD Player GPS Ipod DVBT TV VW Golf 5 6 Passat Tiguan

2 Din Android Car Stereo DVD Player GPS Ipod DVBT TV VW Golf 5 6 Passat Tiguan

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Oh,

And by the way, does anyone know the best one of these for VW? I figure just a pure android 2.2/2.3?
[Android Head-Units] daveaus:
I had a skype discussion with the pumpkin people and they said Android 4 is unreliable for a car head unit.

I ended up with this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=181138480785&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:AU:3160

I offered $450 and after some counter offers ended up getting it for $500. A few people in here have bought this one.

Can I root this one in the usual manner?

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] mister7000:
Seems same as OUKU.

Hal's firmware should work just fine.
[Android Head-Units] Reconboy:
Thanks for the reply but /showpost.php?p=43545976&postcount=1212 and /showpost.php?p=43545976&postcount=1215 is something that I already attempted and did not make any difference on the failures.

The others you included are for the KF but I am not sure if I want to add that Google Framework or not as it may break everything then I will need to factory reset it again :D

I guess I can attempt it to see if it will work or not... Resetting is not that big of a deal just time consuming.

Thanks again...Will post up if this works or not.
[Android Head-Units] shaun.s:
S150 - I062 Android 2.3 Head Unit

Hi guys,

I got my head unit from alibaba.com its a custom fit for my Subaru Impreza so its not a standard size double din.

Quality is actually really nice, everything seems to work really well, I loaded up tomtom with Australian maps and its pretty much pin point accurate.

Very happy with it so far, Only issue I have is the radio app, it works great, I just don't like that I have to click on a button which then lists the pre saved stations, its pretty dangerous having to switch stations when driving you need to click the list button then look for your pre saved station...., and on the steering wheel, when you select up or down it actually searches for stations, doesn't go thru your pre saved stations.... so im just wondering if anyone has or able to get me a radio app to replace mine?

otherwise no issues with it at all
[Android Head-Units] petesimon:
I agree with kaween. If you want only Android then be sure to avoid devices with an "Android" button or droid icon. Some other devices have a Picture-In-Picture (PIP) feature which might be evidence of WinCE or similar "master" OS running. You might chat on skype again with pumpkin_cool and see if they can exchange your unit for a custom one with your desired features. Otherweise, there are plenty of online sources to get an android 2.3x or 4.0x unit. Please be aware, sometimes the sellers are the same but with different names and or websites and most importantly offer very different prices for the same or similar things. For instance, ebay users "pumpkin_cool" and "star_cardvd" are most likely the same pumpkin seller, and I think anything above $400 USD is way too much.

I thought up this list of sources, but this only some I know of...there may be more... (remove spaces if there are any):

alibaba.com

(with alibaba, be sure to check minimum quantity and latest price and shipping policy)

dhgate.com

dx.com

lightinthebox.com

erisin.com

chinavasion.com (yes it is 'vasion' and not 'vision' haha)

ebay: user "hi5wholesale"

ebay: user "electronic_pool"

other ebay sellers :confused:

If you haven't already, go back to page 1 of this thread and read through what other people like to give you a better idea of which unit too choose. Also check my post #1407 and let me know what you think. -cheers
[Android Head-Units] mister7000:
The radio is a very nice fit in your car. Looks factory.

Only issue I see is someone put the steering wheel on the wrong side. :D

The radio app is like the ipod app. We dont have replacement for them.
[Android Head-Units] shaun.s:
The fit is perfect, your right it does look factory like.

How come the radio app can't be changed? I've seen other radio apps for android 2.3 I would love to replace it :(
[Android Head-Units] adit9989:
The FM radio does not have an Android API and is NOT a standard Android feature. Check Google Play , I can find only one or two apps and they will work only with a handful of devices.

Every manufacturer implements it's own driver for accessing the FM chip capabilities, and usually does not disclose those details, so the chance to find a better Radio app (or in fact ANY other radio app which works with the system) are minimal. If you have an always on data connection and you use Internet radio, than is another story, but for standard FM/AM radio, don't lose your time.
[Android Head-Units] shaun.s:
Doh! Ok thanks very much for your help. Most appreciated
[Android Head-Units] daveaus:
Can I plug a unpowered usb hub in the back then run the wifi dongle and an extension to my glovebox for memory sticks?

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] jakejm79:
Yes, I have used this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Add-4-fast-...338396?pt=US_Network_Hubs&hash=item5d3f24da9c and can confirm it works. I didn't need an extension since it just reaches my glovebox, but both my OBDII adapter and wifi dongle work simultaneously.
[Android Head-Units] daveaus:
Awesome, thanks. I have ordered one from ebay, I couldn't get the same one locally so ordered a different one but Im sure they will all work. I assume I can have a wifi and 3g dongle at the same time? Any idea which dongle I should use?
[Android Head-Units] jakejm79:
No idea on the 3g dongle, I'd consider contacting the seller of your unit since they can normally provide one for additional cost. Also make sure that the hub you ordered is the same kind of one, I ordered a cheap (listed as PC only compatible) hub previously and it didn't work.
[Android Head-Units] nickl0:
Just received my Ouku 6.2" model this morning (7am, damn postman!). Managed to fit it before I went to work.

First impression: Very impressed!

It's so, so much better than my previous Windows CE Erisin head unit that the difference is like night and day. :) The sound quality is fantastic, the bass drops down so much lower than the old head unit via my subwoofer, and the treble is nice and crisp. :)

The radio is great, simple to use and quick to operate. I used an iso to din antenna amplifier in my VW Polo so reception is great.

The iPod control works well and is very quick too.

The DVB-T app is a bit 'iffy' but does work. The ui buttons in the TV 'app' seem to need multiple presses before they do anything, but it works which is more than I can say for my old head unit so I'm happy.

I've not had chance to try the GPS (although I did load Sygic to make sure it acquired a GPS fix), DVD, CD or SD yet, but will do tonight.

The Android OS and unified button layout at the bottom of the screen when in apps works very well.

If anyone's on the fence about buying one of these then I'd say 'go for it', you won't be disappointed! :)
[Android Head-Units] petesimon:
I think a powered usb hub is better to make sure enough is being supplied to the wifi dongle and any other usb devices. I plug the wifi and a 32gb thumb/pen drive in. Also serves as a charger for my phone and digital camera. A 12v to 5v DC "buck" or similar onverter can supply 5v power to the hub, either hardwired or connected with a USB power cable of some sort.

amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A71CMDU

www.ebay.com/itm/110915345419

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I emailed my seller "hi5wholesale" and they responded:

EM770W/E180/E160/EM750/E261

ZTE MF668A

MobiData 600HU

InnoComm Amazon1

And Ive heard some Huawei work but dont know which models.
[Android Head-Units] daveaus:
With the firmware do I just delete u-boot-skip.bin and rename u-boot-skip.bin.capacitive to u-boot-skip.bin if I have the capacitive unit?

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] krezlic:
Facebook App Not showing Photos in Newsfeed

Hey Guys,

I've just got an OUKU branded head unit for a Volkswagen and out of the box facebook doesn't show images in the news feed.... i get the space for where the images should be any ideas whats causing this?

Nick
[Android Head-Units] daveaus:
I did the update, it appeared to work but on reboot my unit just stays on the VW logo. How long should the first reboot take?

This is the unit I have:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e1140...&exe=10015&ext=100029&sojTags=exe=exe,ext=ext

I hope I havent bricked :(
[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
I just sent this very private response ..... had not read the last post.

made it work as well?

Try restarting the unit with the reset button using something sharp.

After updating, the unit will restart. This reboot takes a while but in my video you can see that I manually reset the unit in minute 7:21 and you see the main screen of the unit at approximately 7:41 minutes. I reset the unit because after update gives me a problem with the dvd (green screen). after restart, everything works perfectly.

You do not understand well because I speak Spanish .... :)

do not worry.

I notice that the time you start with the custom firmware is 20 seconds when you just installed the firmware. After installing several applications time increases but you can reduce it using applications with root access as autostarts.apk. This application lets you choose which applications are launched at start up. As is logical, more applications = more time to start.
[Android Head-Units] daveaus:
Still no luck. It just stays on the VW screen. It still lets me update the firmware so there is some beacon of hope. I have spoken to Peter Chan at pumpkin, he sent me the original firmware but it does the same thing.
[Android Head-Units] 007wilk:
Is antenna adapter required for VW/Audi?

To those of you who installed either one of the Android units in a newer VW vehicle:

Did you have to use any kind of an antenna adapter to get decent FM recpetion. Something lik this one:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Top-Quality-Two-way-OEM-Car-Radio-Antenna-Adapter-Diversity-System-Fakra-for-Audi-VW-BMW/886788471.html
[Android Head-Units] petesimon:
please give more detail as to how you updated it... via sdcard slot, or usb pen drive or...? does your unit have a capacitive screen (multitouch, easy to navigate)? there is a special uboot file for capacitive screens to be used instead of the default uboot. and so far I noticed there are at least two update rar (or zip) files. I used 2013.3.26. Here were the files' names when I downloaded them. which did you use?

2013.3.26.MCU+2.10.8-1-10-1+system+2.13.6+Hal9k.rar

OR

2013.1.7.MCU+2.10.6-1-10-1+system+2.12.32+root+bt.rar

here is my ouku head unit > www.ebay.com/itm/290809455306 < from "hi5wholesale" seller and the update works fine, but I'm still determining which bluetooth dongle works...as everyone else is doing.

I would ask peter chan pumpkin people if there is special key/button combination to wipe the firmware or to perform a "harder" reset function... and then flash the original firmware.

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by the way: does anyone know where to get a newer update file -- newer than March 2013?
[Android Head-Units] Protius5150:
Correct Model to Purchase??

OK...got through about 85% of this thread from the beginning...phew! Eyes are Burning!

Anyway...can anybody tell me if this unit will work with the software posted by Hal9k?? ebay item# 321185347531. It shows OUKU in the pictures and is listed as a capacitive screen unit (which I think is more desirable than the resistive right?)

Also, there is a 7" Android unit I found while looking around eBay as was wondering if this can be updated as well? ebay item # 160944659352

My primary goal is to have radio, ipod connctivity, hands free phone (droid razr maxx) and most importantly be able to run Torque connected to the OBD2 either by Bluetooth or USB.

I'm new to this so I just wanted to see if those that already know what they're doing can point a novice in the right direction.

Thanks to anybody that can assist and for all the useful information I was able to find throughout this thread.
[Android Head-Units] daveaus:
This is the unit I have: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Capacitive-.../181138480785?ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:U:AU:3160 which is capacitive.

I only got it yesterday, our brief time together was very exciting.

I have tried both those firmwares.

I initially tried to flash via MCU update in settings but that didn't work so I used the reboot with button pressed method and a sdcard.

I am talking to Peter Chan but he hasn't come up with a solution yet hopefully he will be back on soon and will help me, he sent me what he thought was the original factory firmware but it doesnt work.

What happens is on first reboot after flash it shows the VW logo then flashes black for a second then goes to the VW logo and thats it. After a white the screen goes black. Every subsequent reboot it just shows the VW logo without the black flash. I suspect the black flash is when the Android logo should be appearing.

If I boot it with the resistive .bin file after the brief VW logo it comes up with touchscreen calibration but the screen doesnt work at all.
[Android Head-Units] festor:
Does framaroot work with the OUKU 2.3.7? I searched the thread and the only way to root it seems to be with Hal’s ROM.
[Android Head-Units] principino1984:
Hey guys, have you heard about this device?

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.149.LrS2GZ&id=26572108360

It seems way better than all the other ones we're looking at till now.

Marco
[Android Head-Units] lotus_soldier:
Im having issues!!!! (more than normal ;) )

1. No sound from winamp. I tried pressing the reset button multiple times, the unit reboots but still no sound from winamp. I diddnt do anything different, i was driving and it worked, stopped to talk to a friend, started up the car and pulled out and havent had sound since. what can i do!!!

2. Does anyone else have issues with cd's getting stuck in there? I had to get a thin piece of metal and stick it under the cd in order to get it out of the unit. I thought it may have been a 1 time thing so i tried it again and it still wont eject.

3. I bought 2 class 10 memory cards, 1 for the NAV and 1 for music. There seems to be a rubber blocker on the nav sd port. are there some models that dont have a functional slot there? i dont want to force it in there and get it stuck, but i would like to be able to fill it up with maps and not take all my music room.
[Android Head-Units] daveaus:
Peter Chan @ pumpkin_cool is the man, he contacted the factory about my problem and got me a new firmware that has fixed my problem. :D

I can't recommend them enough.
[Android Head-Units] Orisai:
I don't understand Chinese, but one of the feature images says "Android 4.0", which makes me believe it's another WinCE+Android hybrid.

So far, the only one, pure Android 4.0 car stereo I've seen, is the $1500+ Kenwood DNN990HD.
[Android Head-Units] principino1984:
I asked about if this unit was based on WinCe ... the answer it's been that is only Android. That's why I asked here if anyone ever tried this unit.

marco
[Android Head-Units] Pop45398:
I bought this one. I was looking for an externally powered one but found both wifi and bluetooth worked with this without having to connect external power.
[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
I'm happy for you. Is it a firmware for the unit with capacitive screen?.

Could you upload this firmware to download to dropbox or anywhere else?
[Android Head-Units] Protius5150:
How Realiable Are These Units?

How well have these units been holding up for everybody that owns one?

I've seen a few horror stories on the web saying that the units didn't last very long once they were installed and getting warranty service was expensive/difficult since most sellers are overseas.

I think I'm ready to pull the trigger but don't want to make an expensive mistake.

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] Cool82:
Pure Android 4.1 OS...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMFXR8C0KCQ&feature=share&list=UU5idhlXZfjcSV9KDp-gcCOw

It will be possible to upgrade our units from 2.3.7?